- Enrollment
- 2,400
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Jamaica, NY
August Martin High School
Federal NCES profile for August Martin High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360012301912
👥 S:T ratio 37
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
August Martin High School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of New York schools.
- #8 of 13
- high schools in Jamaica · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.7:1
- large classes for New York
- 74.6%
- free-lunch eligible
August Martin High School has class sizes larger than 90% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, August Martin High School ranks #8 of 13 high schools in Jamaica, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #27 · New York
NCES ID 360012301912 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+80 students YoY
August Martin High School grew from 504 students in 2022-23 to 584 in 2023-24 (+15.9%).
Teacher FTE added 41.6 → 47.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+80 students YoY 360012301912 · Jamaica, NY High · MID · TRAD
643 enr · 15.7:1 · 74.6% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: John Adams High School (2,400 students)
August Martin High School grew from 504 students in 2022-23 to 584 in 2023-24 (+15.9%). Teacher FTE added 41.6 → 47.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
August Martin High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Adams Hig
John Adams High School
2,400 students
- Richmond Hill
Richmond Hill High School
1,841 students
- Ms 137 America
Ms 137 America's School of Heroes
1,610 students
- Jhs 210 Elizab
Jhs 210 Elizabeth Blackwell
1,459 students
- Scholars' Acad
Scholars' Academy
1,184 students
- This school 643
August Martin High School
643 students
What this shows August Martin High School reports 643 students on the CCD universe file.
How August Martin High School compares
August Martin High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 33% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.6% | ▲ 33% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 643 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
643
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 90% in New York - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Student demographics
African American 50.9%
Hispanic or Latino 28.6%
Asian 12.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.0%
White 1.7%
Two or More 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 50.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, August Martin High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How August Martin High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Adams High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Richmond Hill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ms 137 America's School of Heroes | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jhs 210 Elizabeth Blackwell | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scholars' Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to August Martin High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,841
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,610
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,459
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,184
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~643 students)
Frequently asked questions about August Martin High School
How many students attend August Martin High School?
August Martin High School has 643 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jamaica, NY. CCD year-over-year: 504 (2022-23) → 584 (2023-24), up 80.
What is the student-teacher ratio at August Martin High School?
The student-teacher ratio at August Martin High School is 15.7:1, which is 33% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at August Martin High School?
74.6% of students at August Martin High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of August Martin High School?
The largest demographic group at August Martin High School is African American at 50.9% of enrollment, in Jamaica, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for August Martin High School?
August Martin High School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does August Martin High School rank among high schools in Jamaica?
By Resource Investment Index, August Martin High School ranks #8 of 13 high schools in Jamaica, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Jamaica on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #27?
Besides August Martin High School, New York City Geographic District #27 also operates John Adams High School (2,400 students), Richmond Hill High School (1,841 students), and Ms 137 America's School of Heroes (1,610 students). See the New York City Geographic District #27 district page for the complete list.